Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-1,
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Macgowan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Macgowan School's student population of 234 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Macgowan School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
58%
18%
White
23%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Macgowan School?
234 students attend Macgowan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Macgowan School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Macgowan School?
Macgowan School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Macgowan School offer ?
Macgowan School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Macgowan School part of?
Macgowan School is part of Redford Union Schools District No. 1 School District.
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